A boxing or kickboxing ring shall meet the following requirements: The boxing or kickboxing ring may not be less than 16 feet square or more than 24 feet square within the ring ropes; The platform shall extend beyond the ropes for a distance of at least 2 feet; The ring posts shall be at least 18 inches away from the ring ropes; The ring floor, both within and outside the ropes, shall be padded with a minimum of 1 inch thick unicellular safety foam; The platform shall have a top covering of canvas, duck, or equivalent material tightly stretched and laced to the platform; The platform shall be a maximum height of 4 feet above the floor of the building and shall be provided with suitable steps for use by the boxers; and The mat and coverings shall be kept clean and free of odors at all times. Ring posts shall meet the following requirements: Constructed of metal with a maximum diameter of 3 inches; Extend to the floor of the ring with a maximum height of 58 inches; and Properly padded. Ring ropes shall meet the following requirements: Four in number with a minimum diameter of 1 inch; The lower rope shall be 18 inches above the ring floor; The top rope shall be 54 inches above the ring floor; The remaining two ropes shall be evenly spaced between the lower and top ropes; The ropes shall be covered with a smooth plastic or other smooth, soft material; The ropes shall be adjustable and shall be kept at the correct tautness; and The ring ropes shall be tied in the center of the ropes on all four sides. The promoter shall provide all necessary equipment for use by seconds, boxers, and kickboxers at all events, subject to approval by the Commission. A bell or gong shall be provided by the Commission and shall be positioned at the ring not higher than the floor level of the ring. General. Gloves shall conform to specifications as determined by the Commission. Gloves shall be examined before a contest by a Commission representative and the referee. If the padding is misplaced or lumpy, or if the gloves are otherwise defective, the gloves shall be changed before the contest starts. Breaking, roughing, or twisting of gloves is not permitted. Glove weights shall be: 8 ounces for weight classifications less than 148 pounds; and 10 ounces for weight classifications 148 pounds or greater. The laces shall be knotted on the back of the wrist and tape shall be applied where the laces are knotted. The gloves shall be thumb-attached. Reserved. Gloves — Main Event. The promoter shall furnish approved new gloves designed to fit the hands of the contestants in a main event contest. The promoter shall deliver the gloves to the Commission at the time of the final physical for approval by the main event boxers. Upon approval, the Commission shall keep the gloves until the time of the main event contest. Gloves — Preliminaries. Used gloves for preliminary contests shall be whole, clean, in sanitary condition, and subject to inspection by the referee or Commission representative. Unfit gloves shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves approved by the referee or Commission representative. Gloves — Extra Set. All promoters shall have at each contest an extra set of 8-ounce gloves and 10-ounce gloves. Extra gloves may be used if the set of gloves currently in use are broken or damaged during the course of a contest. Promoters shall be responsible for any violation of Commission regulations or applicable local health department requirements concerning sanitary conditions of dressing rooms, showers, water bottles, towels, or other equipment. Promoters shall provide at least one receptacle for medical waste, and properly dispose of the waste. Promoters shall immediately correct any violation of the duties imposed by §A of this regulation. The promoter shall provide a sufficient supply of round cards to designate the upcoming round. These cards shall be white and numbered on each side from 1 to 12. Cards shall be displayed to be visible to all spectators. Business Regulation Article, §4-205, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: October 1, 1965 Subtitle revised effective August 26, 1985 (12:17 Md. R. 1705) Regulation .03A amended effective June 10, 1991 (18:11 Md. R. 1187) Regulation .04 amended effective September 3, 1990 (17:17 Md. R. 2079) Chapter revised effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898) Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective January 10, 2013 (40:3 Md. R. 216); amended permanently effective July 8, 2013 (40:13 Md. R. 1074) Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 10, 2013 (40:3 Md. R. 216); amended permanently effective July 8, 2013 (40:13 Md. R. 1074)